Love Coming from the Least Expected novel Chapter 23

Love Coming from the Least Expected Chapter 23

Given that I usually behaved in a deferential manner,

Lyle was stunned by my words. He had never thought

that I was capable of being so confrontational.

To my surprise, he didn‘t get angry but attempted to

argue with reasons. After that, he got straight to the

point. ―Eve, Mr. Ziegler from Ziegler Corporation invited

us to discuss our contract renewal. He specifically asked

you to meet him. Since you were the one who closed the

deal for our company in the first place, can you represent

us in the meeting?‖

I knew it. He only treats me nicely when he needs me. I

closed my eyes, feeling even more dejected. After a

while, I pointed at my face and said, ―I just had a

miscarriage, so it‘s important that I take a good rest in

the hospital. How could you ask me to drink with your

client tomorrow?‖

―Well, it isn‘t necessary to drink. Since Mr. Ziegler is

close to you, you can tell him that you aren‘t feeling well.

I‘m sure he won‘t make things difficult for you,‖ Lyle

persuaded. When I seemed unconvinced, he added, ―It‘s

okay if you‘re reluctant to go. After all, your health is

more important. I‘ll ask Grandma to meet Mr. Ziegler

instead.‖

―It‘s okay. I‘ll go. Just give me the address and bring me

the attire that I need,‖ I interrupted Lyle. He knew my

weak spot well and was despicable enough to leverage it.

Since he wanted to involve Sharon in the matter, I

couldn‘t refuse his request.

In fact, she was the reason why I hadn‘t taken any

substantive actions to get a divorce ever since I found

out that Lyle was having an affair. After I was married

into the Smith family, Lyle and Sally weren‘t nice to me.

On the other hand, Sharon loved me like her own

granddaughter and took good care of me. Hence, I was

reluctant to trouble her with my problems.

Satisfied with the answer, he talked to me for a while

before he left. This time, he didn‘t even bother to put up

an act as he did so. At that moment, I finally believed the

words he said back then—he had never loved me.

I couldn‘t help but feel pathetic. Back then, I thought

that my life was the perfect fairy tale because I got to

marry my first love. Who would have known that love

was so vulnerable? In the blink of an eye, everything that

a housewife who stayed at home all the time, idly waiting

for my husband‘s return.

Ziegler Corporation‘s contract was the last business deal

that I closed for the Smith family. Back then, the Smith

family faced financial woes and needed the deal very

much. Hence, I spent a lot of time and effort striving for

it. Initially, they didn‘t have high hopes of me succeeding

and even began to look for other alternative solutions.

Surprisingly, a rare opportunity emerged, and I

successfully closed the deal.

As I was deep in thought, my phone vibrated. I unlocked

it and saw Christopher‘s message: I went home

yesterday to deal with an urgent matter and only

managed to settle it just now. I‘m sure you were lonely

and unable to sleep yesterday. Do you want me to come

now? I have a surprise for you.

Admittedly, I was delighted to read the message. After

all, I was terribly lonely, and his message reminded me

that I still had a place in someone‘s heart. However, I

didn‘t want our scandalous relationship to drag on.

Moreover, I couldn‘t afford to love again.